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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,340.23, 552,455.66 and 102,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,340.23, 552,455.66 and 102,072.98 is: 153,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,340.23 : 552,455.66 = 102,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,340.23/552,455.66 = 102,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,340.23x = 552,455.66 × 102,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,340.23x = 56,390,797,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,390,797,170.39/368,340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,094.32

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